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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 56-2560595

Minnesota Power Foundation

A private foundation in Duluth, MN. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 143 grants and $654,700 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Minnesota Power Foundation
30 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 355-3169
Form and materials
Applicants must submit the following information: organization: provide the organization's name and address, plus contact person's name, title and telephone number. Also include the organization's web site and contact's e-mail address if applicable. Organization history: include mission statement. List any financial or other type of minnesota power involvement with the organization. Request: describe the project, program or use for which funds are requested. Include a range of donation levels describing how each level would assist the organization. Amount: requested: state the dollar amount requested from the minnesota power foundation. Project budget: include a detailed budget. List other funding partners involved with the project and indicate whether they are confirmed or tentative and what their respective financial commitments are to the specific project. Employee involvement: list any minnesota power or allete employees currently volunteering with your organization
Deadlines
Grant applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year.
Restrictions
The minnesota power foundation is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities where the company conducts business. The minnesota power foundation focuses its giving in the following areas: education environment community services youth development arts and culture health and human services in general, all awards are considered one-time grants. Highest priority is given to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within our service territory that submit well-defined requests for projects or programs that meet the following criteria: improve the community's quality of life have a broad base of support take an innovative and cost-effective approach do not duplicate other efforts already in existence increase public awareness

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $654,700

    Grants listed
    143
    Assets, end of year
    $961,025

  • Tax year 2024

    $870,790

    Grants listed
    168
    Assets, end of year
    $840,837

  • Tax year 2023

    $797,200

    Grants listed
    160
    Assets, end of year
    $930,458

  • Tax year 2022

    $580,500

    Grants listed
    145
    Assets, end of year
    $952,414

  • Tax year 2021

    $613,430

    Grants listed
    140
    Assets, end of year
    $788,691

  • Tax year 2020

    $509,695

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $919,939

  • Tax year 2019

    $561,200

    Grants listed
    158
    Assets, end of year
    $644,687

Grants paid in 2025

143 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Head of the Lakes United WayDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $99,500
  2. Second Harvest NorthlandDuluth, MN

    MPF board - final installment

    $50,000
  3. United Way of 1000 LakesGrand Rapids, MN

    Foundation grant

    $41,000
  4. United Way of Northeastern MNChisholm, MN

    Foundation grant

    $30,000
  5. Boral Waters Community FoundationDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful scholarship program

    $25,000
  6. Lake Superior ZooDuluth, MN

    Capybara barn

    $20,000
  7. Veterans Resilience ProjectsMinnetonka, MN

    Minnesota power foundation grant

    $20,000
  8. YMCA - DuluthDuluth, MN

    Food access grant

    $20,000
  9. United Way of Pine and Carlton CountiesCloquet, MN

    Foundation grant

    $16,000
  10. Duluth Library FoundationSt Duluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $15,000
  11. North Central MN Farm and AntiqueGrand Rapids, MN

    Building and climate cooling project

    $15,000
  12. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Foundation grant

    $15,000
  13. Second Harvest NorthlandDuluth, MN

    Duluth operations food grant

    $14,600
  14. City of AuroraAurora, MN

    Foundation grant

    $10,000
  15. Duluth Children's MuseumDuluth, MN

    Foundation board

    $10,000
  16. Iaff Duluth Local 101Duluth, MN

    Youth combat program

    $10,000
  17. IedcGrand Rapids, MN

    Foundation grant

    $10,000
  18. Morrison County United WayLittle Falls, MN

    Foundation grant

    $10,000
  19. Smart NorthMinneapolis, MN

    Foundation grant

    $10,000
  20. Churches United in Ministry (chum)Duluth, MN

    Food shelf grant

    $8,750
  21. Ecumen LakeshoreDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $8,000
  22. Regional CommitteesDuluth, MN

    Regional committees

    $7,700
  23. International Falls High SchoolInternational Falls, MN

    Contributions committee

    $7,500
  24. Hartley Nature CenterDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful & classroom update grant (CC)

    $5,500
  25. College St ScholasticaDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $5,000
  26. Community Cafe IncGrand Rapids, MN

    Contribution committee

    $5,000
  27. Damiano CenterDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $5,000
  28. Habitat for Humanity of Morrison CountyLittle Falls, MN

    Contributions committee

    $5,000
  29. Holiday Gift Giving ProgramLittle Falls, MN

    Contributions committee

    $5,000
  30. Iron Mosquitos RoboticsBabbitt, MN

    Contributions committee

    $5,000
  31. Mesabi East School DistrictAurora, MN

    Contributions committee

    $5,000
  32. Union Gospel MissionDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $5,000
  33. Union Gospel MissionDuluth, MN

    Light up the plaza grant

    $5,000
  34. Walker Food BankWalker, MN

    Contributions committee

    $5,000
  35. Youth Emergency ShelterLittle Falls, MN

    Foundation grant

    $5,000
  36. Second Harvest NorthlandDuluth, MN

    Grand rapids distribution food grant

    $4,600
  37. Lakewood Township Fire DepartmentDuluth, MN

    2025 jim gibeau grant

    $4,000
  38. Superior Hiking Trail AssociationTwo Harbors, MN

    Contribution committee

    $4,000
  39. Lakes Area United WayBrainerd, MN

    Foundation grant

    $3,500
  40. Floodwood Volunteer Fire DepartmentFloodwood, MN

    Jim gibeau award

    $3,000
  41. Helping Hands 365Little Falls, MN

    Contributions committee

    $3,000
  42. Little Falls School DistrictLittle Falls, MN

    Contributions committee

    $3,000
  43. Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN

    Contributions committee

    $3,000
  44. Mesabi Symphony OrchestraVirginia, MN

    Contributions committee

    $2,500
  45. Northshore Area PartnersSilver Bay, MN

    Contribution committee

    $2,500
  46. Pay It Forward Foundation IncLittle Falls, MN

    Contributions committee

    $2,500
  47. Proctor Public SchoolsProctor, MN

    Contributions committee

    $2,500
  48. Sophie's SquadLino Lakes, MN

    Contribution committee

    $2,500
  49. Support Within ReachGrand Rapids, MN

    Contributions committee

    $2,500
  50. VFW GR 1720Grand Rapids, MN

    Contribution committee

    $2,500
  51. Arrowhead Robotics CoalitionDuluth, MN

    Don shippar award

    $2,000
  52. Bigfork Youth BasketballBigfork, MN

    Contributions committee

    $2,000
  53. Carlton 4HCarlton, MN

    Contribution committee

    $2,000
  54. Circles of SupportGrand Rapids, MN

    Don shippar award

    $2,000
  55. Community Cafe IncGrand Rapids, MN

    2025 don shippar award

    $2,000
  56. Father's Rise TogetherDuluth, MN

    Contribution committee

    $2,000
  57. Make A Wish MinnesotaSt Paul, MN

    Contribution committee

    $2,000
  58. Positively PowerfulDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $2,000
  59. Centennial RotaryGrand Rapids, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,500
  60. Cloquet Community ScholarshipCloquet, MN

    Don shippar award

    $1,500
  61. EldercircleGrand Rapids, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,500
  62. Mount ItascaColeraine, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,500
  63. Normanna Volunteer Fire DepartmentDuluth, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,500
  64. Pierz Freedom FestLittle Falls, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,500
  65. Second Harvest NorthlandDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $1,500
  66. Volunteer Services of Carlton CountyCarlton, MN

    Don shippar award

    $1,500
  67. 23rd VeteranEsko, MN

    Don shippar award

    $1,000
  68. Angel FundHibbing, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,000
  69. Bio GirlsFargo, ND

    Contributions committee

    $1,000
  70. Compete for A CureSuperior, WI

    Contribution committee

    $1,000
  71. Dakota Boys and Girls RanchMinot, ND

    Contribution committee

    $1,000
  72. Denfeld Hunters First Robotics TeamDuluth, MN

    Contributions committee

    $1,000
  73. Devildogs RoboticsDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $1,000
  74. Heartland Lakes Development AssociationRapids, MN

    Contributions committee

    $1,000
  75. Humane Society of Douglas CountySuperior, WI

    Don shippar award

    $1,000
  76. Innovation SchoolBismarck, ND

    Contribution committee

    $1,000
  77. Little Falls BikesLittle Falls, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,000
  78. Marshall School RoboticsDuluth, MN

    Contributions committee

    $1,000
  79. Memorial Blood CentersDuluth, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,000
  80. Morrison County United WayLittle Falls, MN

    Contributions committee

    $1,000
  81. Nevis PTANevis, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,000
  82. Pierz Freedom FestLittle Falls, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,000
  83. Ripsaw RoboticsCloquet, MN

    Contribution committee

    $1,000
  84. Second Harvest NorthlandDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $1,000
  85. Subzero RoboticsEsko, MN

    Contributions committee

    $1,000
  86. Union Gospel MissionDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $1,000
  87. 23rd VeteranEsko, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  88. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Positively powerful

    $500
  89. American Red CrossDultuh, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  90. Boys & Girls Club of the NorthlandDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  91. Cancer Crew's Poker RunChisholm, MN

    Contribution committee

    $500
  92. Children's Dyslexia CenterClaire, WI

    Positively powerful

    $500
  93. City of CohassetCohasset, MN

    Halloween party sponsorship (CC)

    $500
  94. CogsDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  95. Companies to Classrooms DuluthDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  96. Damiano CenterDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  97. Down Syndrome Association of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  98. Duluth 709Duluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  99. Duluth Bike FestivalDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  100. Duluth Lions ClubDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  101. Ecolibrium 3St Duluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  102. Friends of Lake Superior National Estuarine Research ReserveSuperior, WI

    Positively powerful

    $500
  103. Gracf- Blandin for Life GolfGrand Rapids, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  104. Grand Rapids Area Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  105. Great Lakes AquariumDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  106. Habitat for Humanity of Morrison CountyLittle Falls, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  107. Hartley Nature CenterDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  108. ISD 709Duluth, MN

    Contribution committee

    $500
  109. Itasca Driftskippers Snowmobile ClubGrand Rapids, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  110. Itasca Historical Society - ItascaGrand Rapids, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  111. Lead Vets ClassicMilwaukee, WI

    Positively powerful

    $500
  112. Little Falls Area Chamber of CommerceLittle Falls, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  113. Little Falls Community High SchoolLittle Falls, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  114. Lyric Opera of the NorthDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  115. Lyric Opera of the NorthDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  116. Morton County FairMandan, ND

    Positively powerful

    $500
  117. Mount ItascaColeraine, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  118. Nevis PTANevis, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  119. Nevis PTANevis, MN

    Contributions committee

    $500
  120. Northern Lights Special Education CooperativeEsko, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  121. Northland Counseling CenterGrand Rapids, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  122. PavsaDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  123. Portman Hockey AssociationDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  124. Project JoySaginaw, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  125. Rolling ReadersDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  126. Salvation Army - SuperiorSuperior, WI

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  127. Schroeder Area Historical SocietySchroeder, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  128. Schroeder Area Historical SocietySchroeder, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  129. St Louis County DepotDuluth, MN

    Contribution committee

    $500
  130. St Louis County DepotDuluth, MN

    Contributions committee

    $500
  131. St Louis County Historical SocietyDuluth, MN

    Contribution committee

    $500
  132. Star of the North SkatingGrand Rapids, MN

    Contribution committee

    $500
  133. Starbase Minnesota DuluthDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  134. Superior Hiking Trail AssociationTwo Harbors, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  135. Union Gospel MissionDuluth, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  136. United Way - Northeastern MinnesotaChisholm, MN

    Contribution committee

    $500
  137. United Way of Pine and Carlton CountiesCloquet, MN

    Positively powerful

    $500
  138. Veterans Resilience ProjectsMinnetonka, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  139. Veterans Resilience ProjectsMinnetonka, MN

    Positively powerful grant

    $500
  140. Morrison County Food ShelfLittle Falls, MN

    Positively powerful

    $300
  141. Quad City Food ShelfGilbert, MN

    Feeding our communities match

    $300
  142. Cloquet Public LibraryCloquet, MN

    Contribution committee

    $250
  143. Churches United in Ministry (chum)Duluth, MN

    Feeding our communities match

    $200

Approved for future payment

7 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. United WayDultuh, MN

    Foundation grant

    $200,000
  2. Regional CommitteesDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $118,000
  3. Positively Powerful VolunteersDultuh, MN

    Foundation grant

    $20,000
  4. Positively Powerful ScholarshipDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $20,000
  5. UMD Science and EngineeringDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $15,000
  6. Gibeau Volunteer Firefighter AwardDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $4,000
  7. Don Shippar AwardDuluth, MN

    Foundation grant

    $4,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $155,00066% of the total
  2. Education3 grants $16,5007% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $12,5005% of the total
  4. Arts and culture3 grants $11,0005% of the total
  5. Science and technology1 grant $10,0004% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture3 grants $7,3003% of the total
  7. 8 other causes16 grants $21,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota134 grants $648,200
  2. Wisconsin6 grants $4,000
  3. North Dakota3 grants $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Bethany OwenPRESIDENT Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Kelly DesormeyVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jeffery ScissionsTREASURER Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Frank FredricksonDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jennifer CadyDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • John MuehlbauerDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Melissa WeglarzDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Lori HoyumDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Eric ClementDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jodi PiekarskiDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

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